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Artificial Food Dyes Linked to Hyperactivity?

Jun 10 2008 - 8:00am by FitSugar
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Artificial Food Dyes Linked to Hyperactivity? Fruity Loops, Fruity Pebbles, and other technicolor cereals could be bad for kids, and not just because of the sugar high. Turns out, the food dyes used to create such candylicious treats could be contributing to childhood hyperactivity and other behavior issues. Last week, the Center for Science in the Public Interest began urging the Food and Drug Administration to outlaw eight artificial food dyes, citing three decades' worth of studies that suggest the artificial dyes could exacerbate kids' behavioral problems.
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Get in Gear: InStep Quick N' Light Bike Trailer/Stroller

Aug 16 2007 - 2:30am by FitSugar
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Get in Gear:  InStep Quick N' Light Bike Trailer/Stroller It is no secret that I am a huge fan of multi-tasking which is why I am loving this two in one bike trailer / stroller combo from InStep ( $149.99). What a great concept. You can pack your little one into the trailer, bike to your destination - let's say your local farmer's market.
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Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: My Baby

Aug 8 2007 - 11:00am by FitSugar
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Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: My Baby The transition to becoming a mom can really take a toll on your body, but you can bounce back and become a strong mom. Does your favorite excuse for NOT exercising involve being the parent of small children. Well here are some tips get you up and moving. There are as many roadblocks to fitness as there are benefits to gain from fitness.
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Kids Think Food Tastes Better With McDonald's Name

Aug 7 2007 - 3:45pm by FitSugar
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Kids Think Food Tastes Better With McDonald's Name I just found out about this fascinating study led by Dr. Thomas Robinson, the director of the Center for Healthy Weight at Packard Children's Hospital and associate professor of pediatrics and of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Talk about serious credentials. He had 63 children, ages 3 and 5, sample five foods: chicken nuggets, a hamburger, French fries, baby carrots and milk.
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More Easy Ways to Keep Kids Trim This Summer

Jun 19 2007 - 7:30am by FitSugar
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More Easy Ways to Keep Kids Trim This Summer For some kids, summertime can provide a reason get out and get active, but for others it can mean more TV time, more access to snacks and time to be lazy. Don't let summertime lead to bulking up your kids, and yourself, by following these great tips from Amy Bohn, M.D., a family physician for the University of Michigan Health System:
  • Stock up on healthy snacks. What you have in your kitchen influences the food choices your children make, both now and later in life.
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